Princely Flower Beetle vs Peruvian Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Princely Flower Beetle | Peruvian Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanorrhina princeps | Calopteron bifasciatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) | South America, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.
Peruvian Net-winged Beetle
A medium-sized neotropical net-winged beetle with orange elytra bearing two broad dark transverse bands. The reticulated wing covers and flattened body are characteristic of the family.
Did You Know?
The bold banding pattern is shared by many distantly related insects in the same habitat, forming an extensive mimicry complex.